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68% of Canadians who identify as ethnically Chinese worry that reports of foreign interference could fuel anti-Asian racism.
Our research shows that fear of backlash can weaken community engagement on one of Canada’s most urgent national security issues: transnational repression.
Our research shows that fear of backlash can weaken community engagement on one of Canada’s most urgent national security issues: transnational repression.
Why Canada Needs to Address Anti-Asian Racism in Responding to Transnational Repression
Anti-Asian racism threatens social cohesion and our collective ability to respond to foreign interference and transnational repression.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
68% of Canadians who identify as ethnically Chinese worry that reports of foreign interference could fuel anti-Asian racism.
Our research shows that fear of backlash can weaken community engagement on one of Canada’s most urgent national security issues: transnational repression.
Our research shows that fear of backlash can weaken community engagement on one of Canada’s most urgent national security issues: transnational repression.
Is there a relationship between young Canadians’ trust in generative AI technology, declining trust in democratic institutions, and the spread of genAI-powered mis/disinformation?
September 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Is there a relationship between young Canadians’ trust in generative AI technology, declining trust in democratic institutions, and the spread of genAI-powered mis/disinformation?
We are glad to announce our final judge for Hack the Divide! Emily Traynor Mayrand is an expert in the downstream impacts of polarization. Her experience spans academia, the practitioner space, and government, providing great perspective on the theory of change and impact potential of projects.
September 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We are glad to announce our final judge for Hack the Divide! Emily Traynor Mayrand is an expert in the downstream impacts of polarization. Her experience spans academia, the practitioner space, and government, providing great perspective on the theory of change and impact potential of projects.
We are excited to announce our second judge for Hack the Divide. Charles Finley is a civic leader with great experience launching and advising organizations for social impact. Charles will provide teams with feedback on impact potential and inclusivity.
September 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We are excited to announce our second judge for Hack the Divide. Charles Finley is a civic leader with great experience launching and advising organizations for social impact. Charles will provide teams with feedback on impact potential and inclusivity.
Hack the Divide is less than a month away and we are thrilled to start announcing our esteemed panel of judges! Ahmed Khalifa is our “builder” who will provide rich feedback on the creativity and execution of projects.
September 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Hack the Divide is less than a month away and we are thrilled to start announcing our esteemed panel of judges! Ahmed Khalifa is our “builder” who will provide rich feedback on the creativity and execution of projects.
Transnational repression—when governments reach beyond their borders to coerce, intimidate, or harm critics and members of their diasporas—is a growing problem in Canada. We identified three steps that Canada can take to fight back against transnational repression and protect targeted communities.
August 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Transnational repression—when governments reach beyond their borders to coerce, intimidate, or harm critics and members of their diasporas—is a growing problem in Canada. We identified three steps that Canada can take to fight back against transnational repression and protect targeted communities.
We are excited to share the official event link for Hack the Divide! It's a free virtual hackathon on solutions for our polarized society. It will be hosted on September 26-28th. Sign up as an individual, or as a team!
Stay tuned as we announce the great speakers and workshops in the coming weeks!
Stay tuned as we announce the great speakers and workshops in the coming weeks!
Hack the Divide · Zoom · Luma
💬 Hack the Divide: Building Bridges Between People
When disagreements turn into divisions… how can we keep the conversation going?
Join us for a weekend-long…
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August 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We are excited to share the official event link for Hack the Divide! It's a free virtual hackathon on solutions for our polarized society. It will be hosted on September 26-28th. Sign up as an individual, or as a team!
Stay tuned as we announce the great speakers and workshops in the coming weeks!
Stay tuned as we announce the great speakers and workshops in the coming weeks!
How do you imagine AI?
AImagine is a personality quiz that explores the deeper, more polarizing beliefs behind how people see AI. Read more in our newsletter.
Built using data from the Global Dialogues Challenge by @cip.org.
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AImagine is a personality quiz that explores the deeper, more polarizing beliefs behind how people see AI. Read more in our newsletter.
Built using data from the Global Dialogues Challenge by @cip.org.
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How Do You Imagine AI? – Try “AImagine”
Take AImagine, a personality quiz that explores different perspectives on artificial intelligence
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July 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
How do you imagine AI?
AImagine is a personality quiz that explores the deeper, more polarizing beliefs behind how people see AI. Read more in our newsletter.
Built using data from the Global Dialogues Challenge by @cip.org.
open.substack.com/pub/dpsorg/p...
AImagine is a personality quiz that explores the deeper, more polarizing beliefs behind how people see AI. Read more in our newsletter.
Built using data from the Global Dialogues Challenge by @cip.org.
open.substack.com/pub/dpsorg/p...
Foreign interference was in the headlines throughout Canada's recent election. But what was the actual impact? Here's how we can better understand the problem:
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Election Watch – How did Foreign Interference Impact the Canadian Election?
Election Watch is a series of reports based on our ongoing monitoring of online narratives promoting extremism, violence, and polarization before and after the Canadian federal election.
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June 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Foreign interference was in the headlines throughout Canada's recent election. But what was the actual impact? Here's how we can better understand the problem:
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Canada's federal election is over, but misinformation about the results persists. In our latest Election Watch, we look at vote rigging hoaxes that have gained traction in the aftermath of the election.
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Election Watch – Pencils, Ballot Boxes, and Poll Workers
Election Watch by Digital Public Square is a series of reports based on our ongoing monitoring of online narratives promoting extremism, violence, and polarization around the Canadian federal election
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May 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Canada's federal election is over, but misinformation about the results persists. In our latest Election Watch, we look at vote rigging hoaxes that have gained traction in the aftermath of the election.
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In our latest Election Watch, we look at violent and extremist narratives on election day in Canada. While Canada avoided election-related violence, harmful narratives and misinformation continue to grow in online spaces. Read more here:
Election Watch – Canada's Election Avoided Violence and Extremism, But the Threat Remains
Election Watch is a series of reports based on our ongoing monitoring of online narratives promoting extremism, violence, and polarization amid the upcoming Canadian federal election.
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May 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In our latest Election Watch, we look at violent and extremist narratives on election day in Canada. While Canada avoided election-related violence, harmful narratives and misinformation continue to grow in online spaces. Read more here:
In our latest Election Watch newsletter,
@digitalpublicsquare.org and @revontuletintel.bsky.social look at rising anti-South Asian sentiment and implications for social cohesion in Canada. Read and subscribe!
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@digitalpublicsquare.org and @revontuletintel.bsky.social look at rising anti-South Asian sentiment and implications for social cohesion in Canada. Read and subscribe!
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Election Watch – Indophobia
Election Watch is a series of reports based on our ongoing monitoring of online narratives promoting extremism, violence, and polarization amid the upcoming Canadian federal election.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In our latest Election Watch newsletter,
@digitalpublicsquare.org and @revontuletintel.bsky.social look at rising anti-South Asian sentiment and implications for social cohesion in Canada. Read and subscribe!
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@digitalpublicsquare.org and @revontuletintel.bsky.social look at rising anti-South Asian sentiment and implications for social cohesion in Canada. Read and subscribe!
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Read the MEO election update for deep dive analysis on the online environment and threats, then check out CanadaIsTalking.com to see how we are engaging with Canadians about election integrity – a key issue highlighted in this update.
Info incidents worth watching:
⚠️ AI-generated fake news ads disguised as real news
⚠️ A spike in claims undermining trust in Elections Canada
Both incidents are being tracked closely as they impact public trust & democratic integrity.
⚠️ AI-generated fake news ads disguised as real news
⚠️ A spike in claims undermining trust in Elections Canada
Both incidents are being tracked closely as they impact public trust & democratic integrity.
April 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Read the MEO election update for deep dive analysis on the online environment and threats, then check out CanadaIsTalking.com to see how we are engaging with Canadians about election integrity – a key issue highlighted in this update.
What happens before and after you vote should be important to every Canadian. Play CanadaIsTalking.com to share your views on voting and election results in Canada, or tell us what you think in the comments.
#election2025 #cdnpoli
#election2025 #cdnpoli
April 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What happens before and after you vote should be important to every Canadian. Play CanadaIsTalking.com to share your views on voting and election results in Canada, or tell us what you think in the comments.
#election2025 #cdnpoli
#election2025 #cdnpoli
Our latest release, CanadaIsTalking.com, challenges your knowledge about how our democracy works. Do you know all the correct answers?
#election2025 #cdnpoli
#election2025 #cdnpoli
April 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Our latest release, CanadaIsTalking.com, challenges your knowledge about how our democracy works. Do you know all the correct answers?
#election2025 #cdnpoli
#election2025 #cdnpoli
With election season in full swing, we created a set of tip sheets with best practices to protect yourself and your community from disinformation, transnational repression, and electoral interference. See what you can do here:
www.digitalpublicsquare.org/insights/how...
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How to Protect Yourself from Disinformation, Transnational Repression, and Electoral Interference
www.digitalpublicsquare.org
April 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
With election season in full swing, we created a set of tip sheets with best practices to protect yourself and your community from disinformation, transnational repression, and electoral interference. See what you can do here:
www.digitalpublicsquare.org/insights/how...
www.digitalpublicsquare.org/insights/how...
Are you interested in the election? Click dpsorg.substack.com to read our Election Watch series. Or play CanadaIsTalking.com, where you can share your perspective on democracy in Canada.
#election2025 #cdnpoli
#election2025 #cdnpoli
April 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you interested in the election? Click dpsorg.substack.com to read our Election Watch series. Or play CanadaIsTalking.com, where you can share your perspective on democracy in Canada.
#election2025 #cdnpoli
#election2025 #cdnpoli
"We’re talking about direct personal harm"
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, lays out the most critical impacts of transnational repression.
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, lays out the most critical impacts of transnational repression.
April 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"We’re talking about direct personal harm"
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, lays out the most critical impacts of transnational repression.
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, lays out the most critical impacts of transnational repression.
"I was in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen massacre"
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, has a history of protest and advocacy.
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, has a history of protest and advocacy.
April 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"I was in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen massacre"
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, has a history of protest and advocacy.
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, has a history of protest and advocacy.
"If you're out here in Canada causing trouble.. you better watch out"
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, speaks about transnational repression against people in Canada.
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, speaks about transnational repression against people in Canada.
Dangers Without Borders: Cheuk Kwan
YouTube video by Digital Public Square
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April 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"If you're out here in Canada causing trouble.. you better watch out"
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, speaks about transnational repression against people in Canada.
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, speaks about transnational repression against people in Canada.
In our latest Election Watch newsletter, @digitalpublicsquare.org and @revontuletintel.bsky.social look at misinformation narratives surrounding Mark Carney's election as Liberal Party Leader and their implications for democracy in Canada. Read and subscribe!
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April 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In our latest Election Watch newsletter, @digitalpublicsquare.org and @revontuletintel.bsky.social look at misinformation narratives surrounding Mark Carney's election as Liberal Party Leader and their implications for democracy in Canada. Read and subscribe!
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"Your passport doesn’t matter"
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, shares his own experience of oppression.
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, shares his own experience of oppression.
April 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"Your passport doesn’t matter"
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, shares his own experience of oppression.
Cheuk Kwan, Co-Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, shares his own experience of oppression.
"Our government has... stronger law enforcement to... detect (cyber attacks)"
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, speaks about the countermeasures taken to counter foreign interference in Taiwan.
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, speaks about the countermeasures taken to counter foreign interference in Taiwan.
April 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"Our government has... stronger law enforcement to... detect (cyber attacks)"
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, speaks about the countermeasures taken to counter foreign interference in Taiwan.
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, speaks about the countermeasures taken to counter foreign interference in Taiwan.
"They are afraid of being coerced economically if they publicly support our events"
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, talks about the ways that transnational repression restricts freedoms.
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, talks about the ways that transnational repression restricts freedoms.
April 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"They are afraid of being coerced economically if they publicly support our events"
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, talks about the ways that transnational repression restricts freedoms.
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, talks about the ways that transnational repression restricts freedoms.
"Cognitive warfare (is used to) influence our society and change our voter behaviour"
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, describes Taiwan's efforts to counter electoral interference.
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, describes Taiwan's efforts to counter electoral interference.
April 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"Cognitive warfare (is used to) influence our society and change our voter behaviour"
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, describes Taiwan's efforts to counter electoral interference.
Lihsin Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, describes Taiwan's efforts to counter electoral interference.